CVE-2025-43422
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Publication date: 2025-11-04
Last updated on: 2025-12-01
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 26.1 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 26.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-288 | The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to an iOS or iPadOS device to potentially disable the Stolen Device Protection feature. The issue was addressed by adding additional logic and fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with physical access to disable the Stolen Device Protection on the device, potentially making it easier to misuse or steal the device without triggering security protections.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your device to iOS 26.1 or iPadOS 26.1 or later, as the issue is fixed in these versions.